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Subtract 36/10 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

5/30 - 36/10 is -103/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/30 - 108/30 = 5 - 108/30 = -103/30

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